Dengue Prevention Plan

We know that Dengue is caused by the bite of Aedes mosquito, today we are particularly laying emphasis on the breeding sites of Aedes so that there is enough awareness among the readers to reduce mosquito habitat, put a stop on its propagation and hence prevent themselves from these blood-sucking fiends!

The breeding sites of Aedes mosquito are as follows –

Flower pots

Domestic containers

Plant Axils,

Ornamental containers used as decorative

Toilet bowls or cisterns

All the above-mentioned breeding places you need to take care at home, check periodically, if you have plants indoors, take extra care and clean the pots and leaves regularly! On every alternate day, make sure to change the water in vases. Avoid using flower pot plates. Don’t forget to remove air-conditioner trays. In order to remove mosquito eggs, scrub the inside of the vases

Now the below-mentioned sites are in your community, public places, and for that you need the help of community/society members to ensure no breeding site is available to the mosquitoes, By proper waste disposal, improved water storage and checking water stagnancy, you can decrease the number of mosquitoes in your area

Gully traps

Discarded receptacles

Closed perimeter drains

HDB corridor scuppers

Install anti-mosquito valve or cover gully traps, Make sure to clean all water storage containers regularly. If a container contains water, keep it covered. Once a week, remove stagnant water that is collected on tree branches, leaves as well as drains. Properly dispose of unwanted bottles and cups that collect rainwater and helps in the breeding of mosquitoes into covered litter bins.